Summary

  • York Knights v Leigh Leopards (17:00 BST)

  • Last quarter-final in Challenge Cup - use audio icon at top of page to listen to BBC local radio commentary

  • Holders Wigan Warriors beat Warrington Wolves 14-12 to reach last four

  • Wigan's Ellis sent off following early clash with Ratchford

  • Men's semi-final draw: York or Leigh v St Helens; Hull KR v Wigan

  • Women's semi-final draw: Wigan v Leeds; St Helens v York

  1. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:30 British Summer Time 18 June 2023

    #bbcrl

    As the players prepare to enter the field at DW Stadium, remember you can have your say on today's Challenge Cup quarter-final using #bbcrl on social media.

  2. What the coaches saypublished at 14:28 British Summer Time 18 June 2023

    Wigan v Warrington (14:30 BST)

    Wigan head coach Matt Peet:

    "Warrington are a very good team. The last time we met we were both flying but since then we've both had a bit of a dip.

    "I'm sure both teams will find their best form again before the end of the year and will be hoping they get closest to it this week.

    "Neither team will be happy with their recent form. Warrington went one better than us last week and got a good win. It will just be a case of which team gets close to their best."

    Warrington head coach Daryl Powell looks on from the sidelineImage source, PA Media

    Warrington head coach Daryl Powell:

    "Every team's season ebbs and flows and us and Wigan are working through a period where you're trying to fix a few things up.

    "There's no doubt that Wigan will be at it on Sunday and we will be too.

    "We know what's in front of us. We know how big the challenge is. We feel like we're in a decent place, we're ready to go, there's a good vibe around the team and we're looking forward to it."

  3. 'Carnival atmosphere'published at 14:27 British Summer Time 18 June 2023

    Wigan v Warrington (14:30 BST)

    Former Warrington forward Paul Wood, speaking to BBC Radio Manchester:

    "Neither team is in great form but they have shown glimpses.

    "The difference between the teams could be that Warrington have not played well in recent games but picked up points and Wigan have lost the last couple.

    "It’s a carnival atmosphere and form does go out the window in these games."

  4. Postpublished at 14:25 British Summer Time 18 June 2023

    Wigan v Warrington (14:30 BST)

    Wigan have won the Challenge Cup 20 times, more than any other club, and the BBC One coverage has just being reliving some of their best Challenge Cup moments of years gone by.

    Including THAT Martin Offiah try against Leeds in 1994.

    Probably my first rugby league memory of watching the sport as a kid. Amazing try.

  5. Line-upspublished at 14:24 British Summer Time 18 June 2023

    Wigan v Warrington (14:30 BST)

    Wigan's Harry Smith carries the ballImage source, PA Media

    Wigan: Field; Miski, King, Wardle, Marshall; French, Smith; Havard, O'Neill, Byrne, Shorrocks, Farrell, Ellis.

    Interchanges: Cust, Singleton, Smithies, Hill.

    Warrington: Dufty; Thewlis, Wrench, Ratchford, Ashton; Mata'utia, Williams; Dudson, Walker, Vaughan, Currie, Harrison, Kasiano.

    Interchanges: Clark, Philbin, Bullock, Green.

  6. 'Both want to start aggressively'published at 14:21 British Summer Time 18 June 2023

    Wigan v Warrington (14:30 BST)

    Ex-Wigan and Warrington hooker Micky Higham, speaking to BBC Radio Manchester:

    "I can imagine it going off from the start with both teams wanting to start aggressively.

    "The crowd is filling up now and there’s a good atmosphere.

    "It’s a local derby one of the big derbies in rugby league and to throw in that it’s also a Challenge Cup quarter-final as well makes it that extra bit special."

  7. Postpublished at 14:19 British Summer Time 18 June 2023

    Wigan v Warrington (14:30 BST)

    Wigan are the holders of the Challenge Cup, following their dramatic victory over Huddersfield in 2022. Liam Marshall's late try settled a close contest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Warriors' favour.

    Warrington's most recent cup success came in 2019, with St Helens defeated on that day at Wembley.

  8. St Helens and Hull KR reach last fourpublished at 14:16 British Summer Time 18 June 2023

    Media caption,

    Highlights: St Helens beat Hull to reach semi-finals

    This is the third of the four men's quarter-finals in this season's Challenge Cup.

    Live on the BBC yesterday, we saw 2021 winners St Helens beat Hull FC - you can watch highlights of that game by clicking on the play button above.

    Hull KR are also through to the last four after their victory over Salford Red Devils.

  9. Watch and listen livepublished at 14:12 British Summer Time 18 June 2023

    Wigan v Warrington (14:30 BST)

    BBC One

    Live coverage is under way on BBC One, where you can watch Wigan v Warrington and the draws for the men's and women's Challenge Cup semi-finals.

    You can also listen on live radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC local radio.

    Head to the top of this page for all of your coverage options.

  10. Welcomepublished at 14:10 British Summer Time 18 June 2023

    Wigan v Warrington (14:30 BST)

    Challenge Cup trophyImage source, PA Media

    When the Challenge Cup quarter-final draw was made, Wigan and Warrington were second and first in the Super League table respectively.

    Both sides have won only one of their three Super League fixtures since then, so victory today will provide a nice pick-me-up after a drop-off in league form.

    More importantly, it will take them within one win of a trip to Wembley on Saturday, 12 August.

    Welcome to live text, radio and TV coverage of the Challenge Cup quarter-final between the Warriors and the Wolves.

  11. St Helens triumph after Hull FC's Griffin sent offpublished at 17:29 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    Josh Griffin's red card for dissent cost Hull FC in their Challenge Cup quarter-final defeat by St Helens.

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  12. How to watchpublished at 17:07 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    BBC iPlayer

    Follow live coverage of the Challenge Cup as Wigan Warriors host Warrington Wolves & York City Knights play Leigh Leopards across BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website & app.

    Sunday 18th June

    Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves - 14:05 BST - BBC iPlayer, BBC local radio coverage, BBC Sport website & app.

    York City Knights v Leigh Leopards- 17:00 BST - BBC local radio coverage, BBC Sport website & app.

  13. 5 Live Rugby League Podcast: Tag Rugbypublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    Dave Woods and Kevin Brown are joined by Hull FC's Scott Taylor.

    BBC Sounds

  14. Get Inspired: How to get into rugby leaguepublished at 16:56 British Summer Time 17 June 2023

    Get Inspired
    #GetInspired

    Rugby league is a fast and dynamic game, which involves great strength, stamina and skill, and is played through the summer, so no muddy pitches, or cold, wet training nights!

    With so many variations, you don't have to play the full version of the game to be part of it.

    Whatever your age, gender, fitness level or technical ability there is a version of rugby league that will suit you.

    Playing rugby league has many benefits, including keeping fit, meeting new people and maybe even progressing to a higher level.

    Although rugby league shares similarities with rugby union, it is important to see them as different games, and as such, each has its own unique set of skills.

    Look at the rules to get a feel for the game., external

    Media caption,

    Leeds 14-18 Wigan highlights